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31673Sports Reference Logo7/5: Stripe Hype- Bengals' hidden gems will help make playoffs a realityhttp://stripehype.com/2017/07/04/cincinnati-bengals-hidden-gems-will-help-make-playoffs-reality/
The Cincinnati Bengals will have plenty of weapons to help turn 2017 into a winning endeavor. Who will be the hidden gems that stand out?
The first day of the Bengals Comeback Tour is 68 days away. When the Baltimore Ravens venture into Paul Brown Stadium, things will suddenly get real. The accolad2017-07-05 00:37:536/18: FootballPerspective.com- RBBC, Rushing Concentration, and Outliershttp://www.footballperspective.com/rbbc-rushing-concentration-and-outliers/
In 1984, James Wilder had 407 carries for Tampa Bay at a time when the league was only beginning to shift away from running back by committee. In fact, by the end of the &#8217;84 season, three of the highest single-season carry totals in NFL history had taken place that year, with Walter Payton and2017-06-18 08:36:116/9: Lombardi Ave- Green Bay Packers: Does a new season bring consistency at running back?http://lombardiave.com/2017/06/09/green-bay-packers-ty-montgomery-2017/
For the past several seasons, the Green Bay Packers have not exactly been dealing with an embarrassment of riches at running back. Is the man wearing No. 88 the solution to the problem?
One of the underlying problems with the Packers&#039; offense in the Aaron Rodgers era has been the inconsistency2017-06-09 15:38:315/15: FootballPerspective.com- Top 5 Running Backs In The Draft And Team Improvementhttp://www.footballperspective.com/top-5-running-backs-in-the-draft-and-team-improvement/
After the Jaguars drafted Leonard Fournette with the 4th pick in the 2017 Draft, NFLResearch tweeted the following: Since 2000, teams drafting RBs in Top 5 (2017 Jaguars) have improved by more wins the next season than teams to draft any other position pic.twitter.com/qpN9G4Bcpb â NFL Research (@NFL2017-05-15 08:38:155/2: FootballPerspective.com- The 2017 NFL Draft Brought Back The Running Backhttp://www.footballperspective.com/the-2017-nfl-draft-brought-back-the-running-back/
Over the last 15 years, NFL teams have put less emphasis on drafting running backs. The amount of draft capital used on the position had been on a steady decline, although there was a notable reversal this year. In fact, 2017 falls behind only 2005 (where Ronnie Brown, Cedric Benson, and Cadillac Wi2017-05-02 09:36:484/27: Da Windy City- 2017 NFL Draft: Why the Chicago Bears will opt for defense in Round 1http://dawindycity.com/2017/04/27/chicago-bears-2017-nfl-draft-defense/
Here&#039;s why the Chicago Bears will go with defense over a quarterback in Round 1 of the 2017 NFL Draft.
The last time the Chicago Bears had a top-five pick in the NFL Draft (fourth overall), they took running back Cedric Benson all the way back in 2005. Tonight, in the 2017 NFL Draft, they&rsqu2017-04-27 15:43:134/26: EndZone Score- Chicago Bears: Ranking their last 10 first-round picks in the NFL Drafthttp://www.endzonescore.com/chicago-bears-first-round-picks-draft/62891
1 of 11 | NEXT Â»The Chicago Bears will have a top-five pick in the NFL Draft for the first time in 12 years. It&#8217;s not a position that they are accustomed to being in. The last time they had a pick this high was in 2005 when they selected Texas running back Cedric Benson with the fourth overall2017-04-26 13:38:144/26: Stripe Hype- 2017 Bengals Draft: Joe Mixon Deserves A Chancehttp://stripehype.com/2017/04/26/2017-cincinnati-bengals-draft-joe-mixon-deserves-chance/
When it comes down to talent, the Cincinnati Bengals need the best player available at each position. Joe Mixon could easily be that draft choice.
In a few hours, the lingering questions will be answered. No longer will the Bengals be shrouded in mystery and secrecy. The 2017 NFL Draft will finally2017-04-26 10:43:104/26: FootballPerspective.com- Adrian Peterson, and Which Running Backs Played With Best Passing Games, Part IIhttp://www.footballperspective.com/adrian-peterson-and-which-running-backs-played-with-best-passing-games-part-ii/
After a ten-year career with the Vikings, Adrian Peterson is now headed to New Orleans where he will get to play with Drew Brees.Â It will be the second time Peterson has played with a Hall of Fame quarterback, after Brett Favre&#8217;s stint with the team beginning in 2009. In &#8217;09, the Viking2017-04-26 08:36:422/28: Lombardi Ave- Why Green Bay Packers GM Ted Thompson hates free agencyhttp://lombardiave.com/2017/02/28/ted-thompson-free-agency/
When it comes to the Green Bay Packers, we find ourselves atthis point practically every season.
After having another campaign end unceremoniously with a playoff loss, fans, the media, and even players are unrepentant in their desire to see the Packers do more to improve their roster talent.
Des2017-02-28 18:36:592/5: Stripe Hype- Former Bengal Terrell Owens Snubbed For NFL Hall Of Famehttp://stripehype.com/2017/02/05/former-bengal-terrell-owens-snubbed-for-hall-of-fame/
Saturday night, the Pro Football Hall of Fame announced the class of 2017. Among them was not former Bengal wide receiver Terrell Owens.
It&#039;s a time a lot of Bengals fans blot out of their memory. This was the year before the &#039;old&#039; Bengals became the &#039;new&#039; Bengals. It was d2017-02-05 18:36:592/5: Da Windy City- Super Bowl Rewind: Chicago Bears fall to Indianapolis Coltshttp://dawindycity.com/2017/02/05/super-bowl-rewind-chicago-bears-fall-indianapolis-colts/
The last time that the Chicago Bears were in the Super Bowl was Super XLI when they faced the Indianapolis Colts.
The Chicago Bears have not made the Super Bowl since the 2006 NFL regular season.
During the 2006 season, the Chicago Bears had a strong defense led by linebackers Brian Urlacher and2017-02-05 09:37:531/2: Stripe Hype- Rex Burkhead Gashes Ravens' AFC-Best Run Defensehttp://stripehype.com/2017/01/02/rex-burkhead-gashes-ravens-afc-best-run-defense/
In a week 17 matchup between two eliminated teams, the Bengals were led by Rex Burkhead&#039;s big day on the ground.
The Cincinnati Bengals ended their season the same way they started it: with a win. After winning just six of 17 games in the year 2016, the Bengals started a new slate with a convi2017-01-02 20:37:4912/26: Stripe Hype- Cincinnati Bengals: Looking Ahead at 2017 Schedule Has Promisehttp://stripehype.com/2016/12/26/bengals-2017-opponents-set/
The first look at the Cincinnati Bengals 2017 schedule give them a favorable 16-game slate.
On Christmas Eve, Randy Bullock&#039;s impression of Scott Norwood helped solidify the Bengals&#039; 13 opponents for next season. The loss dropped Cincinnati to 5-9-1, and fans can enjoy putting this season2016-12-26 18:41:5612/18: East Village Times- The Awkwardness of an All-Time Mark- The Dayne/Pumphrey Situationhttp://eastvillagetimes.com/2016/12/awkwardness-all-time-mark/
Records, they say, are made to be broken. They signify the highest level of personal achievement in sports. They accompany the proverbial G.O.A.T.âs of our day, âGreatest of All Timeââs like Phelps, Ruth, and Jordan. They let us know, simply and suddenly, that we have witnessed something that has ne2016-12-18 08:43:0610/27: Stripe Hype- Cincinnati Bengals: Carson Palmer Had Greatest QB Game, 7 Years Ago Todayhttp://stripehype.com/2016/10/25/seven-years-ago-today-carson-palmer-had-the-greatest-game-ever-by-a-qb/
You read the title right. Seven years ago today, Carson Palmer put his name in the record books -- as far as ESPN is concerned.
Seven years ago today, on Oct. 25, 2009, Carson Palmer played the greatest game ever by a quarterback in the NFL.
According to ESPN, that is.
By doing a little b2016-10-27 12:07:488/8: Lombardi Ave- Green Bay Packers: Travis Jervey - an unusual #32http://lombardiave.com/2016/08/08/green-bay-packers-travis-jervey-an-unusual-32/
With 32 days left until the start of theNFLseason, our countdown to the big day continues.
Sunday, Sept. 11, is the day whentheGreen Bay Packerstravel to Jacksonvilleto take on the upstart Jaguarsin the season opener.
One might think that #32 would be one associated with many prominent players2016-08-08 20:37:157/30: NFL Spin Zone- 2017 NFL Draft: Top 5 Must-Watch Running Backshttp://nflspinzone.com/2016/07/30/2017-nfl-draft-top-5-must-watch-running-backs/
The 2017 NFL draft&#039;s biggest potential strength is the running back position that will offer a plethora of exciting and multidimensional backs if they declare early.
Every year as a draftnik brings new excitement and joy as you start to breakdown a new draft class. This is the time of year2016-07-30 14:38:004/12: The Baltimore Wire- Baltimore Ravens: Ezekiel Elliott at No. 6? No, Thank Youhttp://thebaltimorewire.com/2016/04/12/baltimore-ravens-ezekiel-elliott-at-no-6-no-thank-you/
The Baltimore Ravens have been linked to Ohio State running back Ezekiel Elliott in recent days. Ozzie Newsome, please do not make that move.
Mel Kiper Jr. released his recent mock draft and has the Baltimore Ravens using the No. 6 pick on Ezekiel Elliott. Scouring through the Internet, many feel t2016-04-12 15:36:414/5: Stripe Hype- Cincinnati Bengals: 5 Recent Draft Bustshttp://stripehype.com/2016/04/05/cincinnati-bengals-draft-busts/
I jumped on the Men In Stripes podcast with Matt Wilson a few weeks ago and mentioned how wrong I have been about some of the Cincinnati Bengals draft picks in the past. The big busts are always talked about: Ki-jana Carter, Akili Smith, etc. The Cincinnati Bengals have had some picks that weren&#032016-04-05 07:36:412/22: NFL Spin Zone- 14 Cringe-Worthy Football Injurieshttp://nflspinzone.com/2016/02/22/14-worst-nfl-injuries-all-time/
Since the beginning of the game of football, NFL injuries have impacted every position and on every team in the league. Here are the worst. But some of those cringe-worthy football injuries will never be forgotten both from the players standpoint and the fans. It is a good reminder that footbal...2016-02-22 09:38:471/20: The Landry Hat- History suggests Cowboys should draft offensive fourth overallhttp://thelandryhat.com/?p=94006
Looking back at the draft history of the fourth overall pick, the Dallas Cowboys should likely draft offensive with their upcoming high selection. The Dallas Cowboys possess the fourth overall selection in April&#039;s NFL Draft after a suffering through a grueling 4-12 season in 2015. Speculation .2016-01-20 13:37:4210/17: NFL Spin Zone- Arizona Cardinals: The Fountain of Youth is in Arizonahttp://nflspinzone.com/2015/10/17/arizona-cardinals-fountain-youth-arizona/
Five weeks into the NFL season, Carson Palmer leads the league in touchdown passes, Chris Johnson is third in the league in rushing yards, and Larry Fitzgerald is fifth in the league in receiving yards and first in touchdown receptions. Wait...what year is it again? Somehow head coach Bruce Ar...2015-10-17 08:38:138/11: Lombardi Ave- 32 days to Green Bay Packers football: Travis Jerveyhttp://lombardiave.com/?p=69605
With 32 days left until the start of theNFLseason, our countdown to the big day continues. Sunday, Sept. 13, is the day whentheGreen Bay Packerstravel to Chicagoto take on the Bears in the season opener. Over the course of the next 32 days we focus on the number that represents the days remain...2015-08-11 07:40:208/4: We Talk Fantasy Sports- Fantasy Football - Tampa Bay Buccaneers RB Battlehttp://www.wetalkfantasysports.com/2015/08/Buccaneers-RB-Battle-Fantasy-Football.html
View image | gettyimages.comThe Tampa Bay Buccaneers managed to score just 7 rushing touchdowns in 2014.&nbsp; Josh McCown, their QB, scored 3 of them.&nbsp; Doug Martin scored in Weeks 4 and 13, Bobby Rainey scored in Week 5 and Charles Sims scored in Week 17.&nbsp; That's it.&nbsp; Bobby Rain2015-08-04 12:38:047/1: Bear Goggles On- Chicago Bears: Five All-Time Greatest Running Backshttp://beargoggleson.com/2015/06/28/chicago-bears-five-all-time-greatest-running-backs/
As one of the original NFL franchises (then called the Decatur Staleys), the Chicago Bears are rich with tradition and history.As a true smash-mouth franchise for a majority of their existence,the running back position has become a major part of their lengthy history. The Bears have almost al...2015-07-01 12:38:416/28: Bear Goggles On- Chicago Bears: Five All-Time Greatest Running Backshttp://beargoggleson.com/?p=61403
As one of the original NFL franchises (then called the Decatur Staleys), the Chicago Bears are rich with tradition and history.As a true smash-mouth franchise for a majority of their existence,the running back position has become a major part of their lengthy history. The Bears have almost al...2015-06-28 08:40:216/24: FootballPerspective.com- Career Leaders In Yards Per Carry (Era-Adjusted)http://www.footballperspective.com/career-leaders-in-yards-per-carry-era-adjusted/
In 2008, Jamaal Charles had 67 carries and averaged 5.33 yards per carry. Those 67 carries represent 5% of Charles&#8217; career attempts to date (excluding playoffs). That season, the NFL league average was 4.20 yards per carry, which means Charles was 1.12 (after rounding) YPC above average in 2002015-06-24 00:37:555/29: FootballPerspective.com- Career Rushing Yards Over &#8220;Worst Starter&#8221; Baselinehttp://www.footballperspective.com/career-rushing-yards-over-worst-starter-baseline/
Last year, DeMarco Murray led the NFL with 1,845 rushing yards. The 32nd-ranked rusher last season rushed for 570 yards, which means Murray rushed for 1,275 yards more than the Nth-ranked rusher, with N representing the number of teams in the NFL. That&#8217;s obviously excellent, although not quite2015-05-29 00:35:485/24: FootballPerspective.com- Steven Jackson and Running Back Records When Carrying 20+ Timeshttp://www.footballperspective.com/steven-jackson-and-running-back-records-when-carrying-20-times/
A quick data dump today. Since 1960, players who record 20+ carries in a game were on the winning side of things 72.7% of the time. Steven Jackson, however, is just 30-31-1 in his 62 games where he has had at least 20 carries. Given that we would &#8220;expect&#8221; a player to win 45.1 games [&#822015-05-24 00:35:465/7: FootballPerspective.com- Philadelphia Eagles and Offensive Turnoverhttp://www.footballperspective.com/philadelphia-eagles-and-offensive-turnover/
The Eagles 2015 offense isn&#8217;t going to look very much like the team&#8217;s 2014 offense. The starting quarterback duties were split between Mark Sanchez and Nick Foles last year, but Sam Bradford is expected to be the team&#8217;s top quarterback this year. 1 The top running back was LeSean M2015-05-07 00:38:485/5: Stripe Hype- Cincinnati Bengals: The NFL's Good Guys?http://stripehype.com/2015/05/05/cincinnati-bengals-nfl-good-guys/
In the late 1990&#039;s andearly 2000&#039;s, the Cincinnati Bengals had been labeled as a team who took on all problematic players. Talent trumped disposition and the Bengals would always favor talent to improvethe team. Other fan bases enjoyed our method of selecting/signing players, making the te2015-05-05 13:37:554/12: FootballPerspective.com- Which Running Backs Played With Best Passing Games?http://www.footballperspective.com/which-running-backs-played-with-best-passing-games/
Adjusted Net Yards per Attempt is the best simple measure of quarterback play. ANY/A is defined as (Gross Passing Yards + 20 * PassTDs &#8211; 45 * INTs &#8211; Sack Yards Lost) divided by (Pass Attempts + Sacks).Â Relative ANY/A, or RANY/A, is simply ANY/A minus league average. I looked at the 1002015-04-12 00:35:523/22: FootballPerspective.com- Trivia: Leader in Rushing Yards per Game over a 3-year Periodhttp://www.footballperspective.com/trivia-leader-in-rushing-yards-per-game-over-a-3-year-period/
Last year, I built a trivia question around the leaders in receiving yards per games over a 3-year period. Today, the same thing but for rushing. The table below shows every player to average at least 75 rushing yards per game over a 3-year period, with a minimum of at least 100 carries in each [&#82015-03-22 08:36:033/10: Golden Gate Sports- Frank Gore: The End of "The Inconvenient Truth"http://goldengatesports.com/2015/03/10/frank-gore-end-inconvenient-truth/
To kick off NFL free agency, the San Francisco 49ers have started off with a bang by luring former Arizona Cardinals&#039; defensive tackle, Darnell Dockett, and recently adding wide receiver Jerome Simpson. With limited cap space, it so seemed the 49ers would remain hush in the free agent market. A2015-03-10 10:42:411/16: FootballPerspective.com- Guest post: Expected Touchdownshttp://www.footballperspective.com/guest-post-expected-touchdowns/
Munir Mohamed, a reader of Football Perspective, is back for another guest post. And I thank him for it. Methodology: I looked at the expected touchdown rate on each yard line from inside the five-yard line in goal-to-go situations, then assigned touchdowns over expectation based on the number of sc2015-01-16 13:36:161/8: BearsHistory.com Blog- #Bears: Good, Bad and Uglyhttp://www.chicagobearsweblog.com/blog/index.php/chicago-bears-opinions/bears-good-bad-and-ugly/
It&#8217;s been just three years since the #ChicagoBears last cleaned their house by whacking their GM. Just two years since firing their Head Coach. Here we are again, already. I see good, bad and ugly in our team&#8217;s state of affairs. The real question is&#8211;do any of you out there have fai2015-01-08 12:35:4612/29: Bear Goggles On- Chicago Bears 2015 NFL Draft Order: Bears Set to Select 7thhttp://beargoggleson.com/2014/12/29/chicago-bears-2015-nfl-draft-order-bears-set-to-select-seventh/
There are very few bright spots for the awful Chicago Bears 5-11 2014 season but one of them is the Chicago Bears 2015 NFL Draft order has them slated to select seventh in the NFL Draft. The draft order for non-playoff teams has been set: Official top-20 2015 NFL Draft order: NFL DRAFT O...2014-12-29 01:41:049/18: The Backup Punter- Frank Gore Quietly Eclipses 10,000http://thebackuppunter.com/2014/09/14/frank-gore-10000-yards-rushing/
&#160; Frank Gore became just the 29th player in NFL history to top 10,000 yards rushing last Sunday in the San Francisco 49ers convincing win over the Dallas Cowboys. Â Gore&#8217;s career has not been filled with the highlight-reel bursts of speed and agility which modern fans crave, but with a qu2014-09-18 08:39:539/15: The Backup Punter- Frank Gore Quietly Eclipses 10,000http://thebackuppunter.wordpress.com/2014/09/14/frank-gore-10000-yards-rushing/
&#160; Frank Gore became just the 29th player in NFL history to top 10,000 yards rushing last Sunday in the San Francisco 49ers convincing win over the Dallas Cowboys. Â Gore&#8217;s career has not been filled with the highlight-reel bursts of speed and agility which modern fans crave, but with a qu2014-09-15 14:40:399/9: Lombardi Ave- NFL arrests since 2000: Vikings, Bengals most afoul of the law; Texans are least arrestedhttp://lombardiave.com/2014/09/09/nfl-arrests-since-2000-vikings-bengals-afoul-law-texans-least-arrested/
Ray Rice is the biggest news in the NFL this week, followed closely by the league&#8217;s looming adjustments to its punishment policies for scofflaws. Josh Gordon gets suspended for a whole season for marijuana, while Ray Rice goes all Apollo Creed on his fianc&#233;e and gets a two-gamer? A l...2014-09-09 16:38:539/8: Outfield Fly Rule- Bengals show business doesn&#8217;t have to trump being human&#8230;http://outfieldflyrule.com/2014/09/06/bengals-show-business-doesnt-have-to-trump-being-human/
For years, it has seemed that the Cincinnati Bengals have run less of a football team than a work release program for troubled NFL players. From 2000 to 2011, the Bengals had their players arrested 32 times, according to a database maintained by the San Diego Times-Union. They only won 73 games in t2014-09-08 15:39:539/3: 12th Man Rising- Seahawks vs. Packers: Keys to The Game For 'The Rematch'http://12thmanrising.com/2014/09/03/history-betweeen-packers-seahawks/
Two years removed from a controversial win against the Green Bay Packers, Russell Wilson and the boys will return to CenturyLink for their home opener against The Pack. In 2012, the result was a 14-12 win for the Hawks after what many believed to be a subject call at best by the replacement o...2014-09-03 10:44:258/30: Sports Injury Alert- NFL News: League announces harsher domestic violence penaltieshttp://www.sportsrumoralert.com/2014/08/nfl-news-league-announces-harsher.html
The NFL has decided to a wave of sweeping changes on an issue that has been plaguing the league's high ranking officials for many months now. &nbsp;For players who now get in trouble for a crime relating to domestic violence, the penalties they face in the NFL will be far steeper than they have ever2014-08-30 23:39:068/16: www.thelonepylon.com- The Endangered Species Listhttp://www.thelonepylon.com/2014/08/the-endangered-species-list.html
Once upon a time, in a fantasy league far, far away, if you did not select two running backs in the first two rounds of your draft, your fantasy season was over before it started.It's true.This drafting method even had a name: &nbsp;"The Stud Running Back Theory." &nbsp;Anyone who has played fantasy2014-08-16 14:40:058/3: Lombardi Ave- 32 days to Packers football: Travis Jerveyhttp://lombardiave.com/2014/08/03/32-days-packers-football-travis-jervey/
With 32 days left until the start of theNFLseason, our countdown to the big day continues. Thursday, Sept. 4, is the day whentheGreen Bay Packerstravel to Seattle to take on the Super Bowl ChampionSeahawks. Over the course of the next 32 days we focus on the number that represents the days re...2014-08-03 15:39:068/1: numberFire- Don't Believe in the Christine Michael Hype This Yearhttps://www.numberfire.com/nfl/news/2794/don-t-believe-in-the-christine-michael-hype-this-year
Christine Michael is rising up fantasy football draft boards, but does it make any sense for this season?See More
Adrian Peterson
Arian Foster
BenJarvus Green-Ellis
Cedric Benson
Chris Johnson
DeAngelo Williams
Frank Gore
Jamaal Charles
Lesean McCoy
Marshawn Lynch
Matt Forte
M2014-08-01 10:35:577/28: numberFire- Don't Sleep on Roy Helu in Fantasy Football This Yearhttps://www.numberfire.com/nfl/news/2746/don-t-sleep-on-roy-helu-in-fantasy-football-this-year
While Alfred Morris is the lead back in Washington, will Helu have value in a Jay Gruden offense?See More
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C.J. Spiller
Cedric Benson
Danny Woodhead
Evan Royster
Fred Jackson
Roy Helu
Ryan Mathews
Alfred Morris
2014-07-28 09:35:567/9: Lombardi Ave- Green Bay Packers: Too Much of a Good Thinghttp://lombardiave.com/2014/07/09/green-bay-packers-much-good-thing/
I never thought that I would be worried about TOO much depthat any level of the Green Bay Packers roster. Nagging and often devastating injuries have made that a distant possibility in recent memory. As training camp quickly approaches, that thought is now crossing my mind; that concern begins wi...2014-07-09 22:39:506/19: numberFire- What Will Jay Gruden's Effect Be on Alfred Morris?https://www.numberfire.com/nfl/news/2445/what-will-jay-gruden-s-effect-be-on-alfred-morris
Morris is a notorious volume rusher. Gruden is a passing-focused coach. Can they mesh?See More
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BenJarvus Green-Ellis
Cedric Benson
Michael Turner
Roy Helu
Robert Griffin III
Alfred Morris
Giovani Bernard
2014-06-19 12:36:126/3: FootballPerspective.com- Overvalued? College Teammates and the Biggest Mistakes in the NFL Draft, Part 2http://www.footballperspective.com/overvalued-college-teammates-and-the-biggest-mistakes-in-the-nfl-draft-part-2/
Last week, I wrote about whether having great college teammates might cause quarterbacks and wide receivers to be overvalued in the NFL draft. The results were inconclusive on the impact of teammates on quarterbacks, but they indicated that wide receivers who played with first-round QBs in college t2014-06-03 00:35:425/21: FootballPerspective.com- Longest Streaks Without Allowing a 100-Yard Rusherhttp://www.footballperspective.com/longest-streaks-without-allowing-a-100-yard-rusher/
Last year, I looked at the longest streaks by teams without producing a 100-yard rusher. Today, the reverse: the run defenses that didn&#8217;t allow any opposing backs to hit the century mark week after week, year after year (note: all streaks are regular season only, unless otherwise specified). T2014-05-21 00:36:115/20: FootballPerspective.com- Declining Running Back Value in the Drafthttp://www.footballperspective.com/declining-running-back-value-in-the-draft/
Running backs had a very rough time on the open market this year. To be fair, other than perhaps Chris Johnson, the market was full of question marks, platoon guys, or second stringers. And while players like Johnson and Maurice Jones-Drew were big names, they were devalued because of the &#8220;tre2014-05-20 00:36:165/6: Black and Teal- The Jacksonville Jaguars Draft History and Comments: 2005 NFL Draft pt 1http://blackandteal.com/2014/05/06/jacksonville-jaguars-draft-history-comments-2005-nfl-draft-pt-1/
In the seventeenth article in &#8220;The Jacksonville Jaguars Draft History and Comments&#8221; series, we will continue to review a particular Jaguar draft class, until we have reviewed all 19 of their drafts. Today we will review the 2005 draft. We have previously examined: The 1995Expansion D...2014-05-06 11:37:434/25: FootballPerspective.com- Percentage of Team Rushing Yards by Running Backhttp://www.footballperspective.com/percentage-of-team-rushing-yards-by-running-back/
Peyton Manning&#8217;s time in Indianapolis was peppered with record-breaking moments that have been very well-publicized. But a relatively unknown record occurred during the nascent days of the Manning Era. In 1999, Edgerrin James rushed for 1,553 yards, an impressive accomplishment in any era. But2014-04-25 00:35:583/20: Bear Goggles On- If History Repeats Itself, Peppers Will Flop in Green Bayhttp://beargoggleson.com/2014/03/20/peppers-will-flop-in-green-bay/
We're a fickle bunch, Bears fans. Â Admit it, ever since the offseason started, you've been campaigning for the Bears to dump the washed up, over-...2014-03-20 08:37:323/15: FootballPerspective.com- How Bad Was Ray Rice in 2013?http://www.footballperspective.com/how-bad-was-ray-rice-in-2013/
The 2013 season was a disaster for Ray Rice, and 2014 isn&#8217;t off to a very good start, either. Last season, Rice carried 214 times for just 660 yards and four touchdowns, producing an anemic 3.1 yards per carry average. On November 9th, I asked whether Rice was already washed up; at the time it2014-03-15 00:35:5911/12: The Pewter Plank- Running Back Mike James Out for the Season With Ankle Injury, What are the Buccaneers Options to Replace Him?http://thepewterplank.com/2013/11/12/running-back-mike-james-season-ankle-injury-buccaneers-options-replace/
For the second time this season, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are faced with the reality of a running back being out for the year, and the need to find players to fill in at the position. This time, it&#8217;s promising rookie Mike James who will be out for the remainder of the season with a [&#8230;]Ru2013-11-12 16:35:5011/8: BearsHistory.com Blog- Friday 5: Lions at Bears 2013http://www.chicagobearsweblog.com/blog/index.php/chicago-bears-opinions/friday-5-lions-at-bears-2013/
I admit it. I proclaimed it. I had totally, completely lost faith in the Bears beating the Green Bay Packers on November 4th. I kept faith in 2008, 2009, in the 2010 NFC Championship, in portions of the 2011 and 2012 season. Not so much the late games in those years. But this year I [...]2013-11-08 07:36:0311/1: FootballPerspective.com- Chris Johnson is the career leader in average length of rushing touchdownhttp://www.footballperspective.com/chris-johnson-is-the-career-leader-in-average-length-of-rushing-touchdown/
Not too surprising, I suppose. This includes all rushing touchdowns, including in the postseason, but does not include rushing touchdowns for 2013, not that it matters very much for Chris Johnson. :rimshot: All players with at least 30 rushing touchdowns are included since 1940. Finally, statistical2013-11-01 00:36:1510/18: BearsHistory.com Blog- Friday Five: Bears at Redskins 2013http://www.chicagobearsweblog.com/blog/index.php/chicago-bears-opinions/friday-five-bears-at-redskins-2013/
Remember the days when the Bears were one ongoing controversy (Tank Johnson, Cedric Benson)? Thankfully the Redskins and their team name are currently in the driver&#8217;s seat on that subject. I posted the photo to the left because I loved those Redskin throwback uniforms from 2003. As the kids wo2013-10-18 08:35:529/11: Lombardi Ave- It&#8217;s Time to Break the Streakhttp://lombardiave.com/2013/09/11/time-break-streak/
Statistical streaks are created and broken every week in the NFL. But there has been one haunting the Green Bay Packers for some time now. 44 Games. That&#8217;s right. It has been 44 regular season games since we&#8217;ve seen a Packers running back rush for over 100 yards. It&#8217;s the longest a2013-09-11 18:35:519/10: FootballPerspective.com- Yards per Carry and Points per Drivehttp://www.footballperspective.com/yards-per-carry-and-points-per-drive/
I&#8217;ve written a couple of times about &#8220;yards per carry&#8221; as a key statistic to grade running backs. The usual argument in favor of using YPC is that a running back who rushes for 1200 yards on 300 carries is less valuable, all else being equal, than one who rushes for 1200 yards on 22013-09-10 00:36:498/24: The Packer Perspective- Reliving the Graham Harrell Erahttp://packerperspective.com/2013/08/24/reliving-the-graham-harrell-era/
Earlier today, the Packers released back-up quarterback Graham Harrell, ending the three year experiment of turning one of Texas Tech&#8217;s most prolific quarterbacks into a viable NFL player. Obviously, the experiment didn&#8217;t quite work out, Harrell&#8217;s journey wasn&#8217;t without some 2013-08-24 21:36:028/24: FootballPerspective.com- Tony Gonzalez is good at not fumblinghttp://www.footballperspective.com/tony-gonzalez-is-good-at-not-fumbling/
Do you remember Robert Thomas? He was selected by the Rams with the 31st overall pick in the 2002 draft. He started 30 games at linebacker for the team in three years, grabbed a cup of coffee in Green Bay, and then had three forgettable years with the Raiders during the nadir of the Al [&#8230;]2013-08-24 00:36:168/23: The Packer Perspective- Dress Rehearsal &#8211; (Preseason) Week 3 Previewhttp://packerperspective.com/2013/08/23/dress-rehearsal-preseason-week-3-preview/
Since every beat writer on the planet calls the third preseason game a &#8220;dress rehearsal&#8221; (except Tom Silverstein), we&#8217;re going through a dress rehearsal as well, running through a full regular season-style preview just for kicks and giggles. The Packers and Seahawks certainly do ha2013-08-23 09:36:568/12: FootballPerspective.com- Examining Games with More than 15 Carrieshttp://www.footballperspective.com/examining-games-with-more-than-15-carries/
Running back workload is a very difficult topic to tackle, and I don&#8217;t expect to make much of an indent into the subject today. But I do want to take a few minutes and look at some ways to measure heavy workloads. One school of thought is that the effect of carries is cumulative: Not [&#8230;]2013-08-12 00:36:197/1: FootballPerspective.com- Some Initial Thoughts Running Backshttp://www.footballperspective.com/some-initial-thoughts-running-backs/
I&#8217;ve spent a lot of time this offseason looking at how to grade wide receivers; today I wanted to get some initial thoughts down on paper on running backs. I&#8217;m short on time today, which means a lot of data and not so much theory. One of the more underrated statistics to measure running 2013-07-01 00:35:545/29: The Packer Perspective- Graham Harrell: One Hit Blunderhttp://packerperspective.com/2013/05/29/graham-harrell-one-hit-blunder/
Remember that one time Graham Harrell got into the game last year when it actually mattered? Of course you do, because by the time you&#8217;ve finished reading this sentence, the GIF to the left will have played about 6000 times. You might also remember it because it embodied perhaps the single sca2013-05-29 11:36:125/14: FFLockerRoom- Fantasy Sports Injury Mailbag: NFL, MLB, and NBA Injury Updateshttp://fflockerroom.com/2013/05/14/the-fantasy-sports-injury-mailbag/
Well folks, a lot has happened since the last time we saw each other across the four major sports, with baseball nearly 25% done and basketball and hockey smack in the middle of the playoffs. While the NFL is currently in a quiet period now that free agency has died down and the draft is [...]The po2013-05-14 03:36:145/9: FFLockerRoom- Top Rookie Running Backs to make Fantasy impacts in 2013!http://fflockerroom.com/2013/05/09/top-rookie-running-backs-to-make-fantasy-impacts-in-2013/
Top Rookie Running Backs to make Fantasy impacts in 2013! Entering the 2013 NFL Draft, there were obvious job openings at the running back position. In Peyton Manningâs new land, the Broncos entered the draft with an aging Willis McGahee alongside a disappointing Knowshon Moreno and a fairly under2013-05-09 22:36:404/25: BearsHistory.com Blog- Chicago Bears 2013 NFL Drafthttp://www.chicagobearsweblog.com/blog/index.php/chicago-bears-news/chicago-bears-2013-nfl-draft/
The 2013 NFL Draft commences tonight at 7 p.m. central. By the end of this evening, barring a trade down, the Chicago Bears will have selected a new player with their 20th overall pick. As of now, the Bears have only one selection on Friday, then pick in rounds 4-6 on Saturday. Instead of making [..2013-04-25 10:35:474/24: FootballPerspective.com- Are Big School Prospects Overrated in the NFL Draft?http://www.footballperspective.com/are-big-school-prospects-overrated-in-the-nfl-draft/
We already know what the average draft pick is worth, thanks to the Football Perspective Draft Value Chart. If we assign the draft value associated with each pick to the college of that player, then we can determine which school had the most draft value in any given year. As it turns out, the best [2013-04-24 00:35:513/20: EDSFootball- 2013 NFL Draft Poll: How high will the first RB be drafted?http://eatdrinkandsleepfootball.com/blog/2013/03/2013_nfl_draft_poll_how_high_will_the_first_rb_be_drafted.html
The days of running backs going at or near the top of the NFL Draft have passed. Instead of being the rule, Trent Richardson being selected third overall by the Browns last year was the exception.
In the past five drafts (2008 to 2012), there have been a total of 15 running backs selected in the2013-03-20 11:36:522/24: FootballPerspective.com- Projecting Trent Richardson and Alfred Morris, a year laterhttp://www.footballperspective.com/projecting-trent-richardson-and-alfred-morris-a-year-later/
In the pre-season, I wrote three pieces on Cleveland Browns rookie Trent Richardson.Â As part of a thought experiment, I wondered who would lead the NFL in rushing yards from 2012 to 2021? I narrowed my finalists to LeSean McCoy, Beanie Wells (was I drunk?), DeMarco Murray (ouch), Richardson and th2013-02-24 23:35:432/15: The Packer Perspective- Moments That Mattered: Here Comes Cedrichttp://packerperspective.com/2013/02/15/moments-that-mattered-here-comes-cedric/
Between now and the draft, The Packer Perspective will take a look back at some of the more notable moments of the 2012 season. Though they may not be the biggest games or the flashiest moments, they&#8217;ll each be influential or special in their own way. Remember that time way back in August when2013-02-15 18:36:012/12: Lombardi Ave- Steven Jackson &#8211; Are the Green Bay Packers interested?http://lombardiave.com/2013/02/12/steven-jackson-are-the-green-bay-packers-interested/
&#160; Steven Jackson and the Green Bay Packers &#8211; doesn&#8217;t it seem we&#8217;ve been down this road before? Last fall, after the Packers starting running back Cedric Benson went down to injury and Alex Green turned out to be a sorry replacement, all the talk of the town was that the Packer2013-02-12 13:35:211/24: Lombardi Ave- Cedric Benson and his dogs are in troublehttp://lombardiave.com/2013/01/24/cedric-benson-and-his-dogs-are-in-trouble/
&#160; Green Bay Packers running back Cedric Benson didn&#8217;t do much running for the team this past fall, but from the sounds rumbling out of the county courthouse, it looks like his dogs have been doing plenty of running. Not only has Benson been charged with allowing his dogs to run at-large, 2013-01-24 21:35:231/23: KFFL.com Hot off the Wire- Packers | Cedric Benson an option in 2013KFFL:835944
Green Bay Packers impending free-agent RB Cedric Benson could very well return as the team's starting running back in 2013. 'I think there's a chance for that,' Benson said. 'At least I sure hope there is. I've been around a long time, and I know it's a strange league. But I really hope I get another chance here.'2013-01-23 10:36:081/19: Lombardi Ave- Cedric Benson: Will the Green Bay Packers be interested?http://lombardiave.com/2013/01/19/cedric-benson-will-the-green-bay-packers-be-interested/
The Green Bay Packers and Cedric Benson were just getting to know one another early last fall when a freak injury got in the way in Indianapolis in week five of the 2012 season. Will that be it? Will the Packers part ways with the 30-year-old running back now that the team&#8217;s season has come [.2013-01-19 23:35:201/19: KFFL.com Hot off the Wire- Packers | Cedric Benson still in walking bootKFFL:835572
Green Bay Packers impending free-agent Cedric Benson (foot) is still wearing a walking foot on his surgically repaired foot but believes he will be ready for the start of training camp.2013-01-19 20:36:091/19: KFFL.com Hot off the Wire- Packers | Cedric Benson would like to returnKFFL:835573
Green Bay Packers impending free-agent Cedric Benson (foot) indicated that he would like to re-sign with the Packers this offseason.2013-01-19 20:36:091/18: KFFL.com Hot off the Wire- Packers | Searching for lead backKFFL:835314
The Green Bay Packers feel the need to find a lead back heading into the 2013 season, and that man may not be on the current roster. The Packers shuffled through as many as six running backs this season and weren't satisfied with any of their options. Among the unrestricted free agents they could target this offseason include St. Louis Rams RB Steven Jackson, Miami Dolphins RB Reggie Bush, Dallas Cowboys RB Felix Jones and New York Jets RB Shonn Greene. Green Bay would likely be interested in Jackson in the secondary market because he'll be 30 this year. The Packers had some success using RBs DuJuan Harris, Alex Green and James Starks, but only enough to occasionally draw an opponent's safety into the box. 'If you're running the ball and they're closing the middle of the field and bringing an extra guy down, it obviously plays to our strengths as a pass group,' running backs coach Alex Van Pelt said. 'There were times when I thought we forced their hand and they had to stop it, but we'd obviously like to be more consistent and more productive from start to finish.' Harris has plenty of potential, but his lack of size led him to wear down at the end. Green Bay is unlikely to take another chance with RB Cedric Benson and the team might not be willing to pay Starks $1.323 million given his injury history.2013-01-18 13:36:011/15: KFFL.com Hot off the Wire- Packers | Aaron Rodgers would love to see Cedric Benson returnKFFL:834802
Green Bay Packers QB Aaron Rodgers said he would love to see RB Cedric Benson return next season.2013-01-15 16:36:141/11: KFFL.com Hot off the Wire- Packers | RBs were not used much as receivers KFFL:834312
Green Bay Packers RB Alex Green, Ryan Grant, James Starks and DuJuan Harris combined for only 25 catches during the regular season. RB Cedric Benson (foot) caught 14 passes and was on pace for 44 catches this season before he was placed on Injured Reserve.2013-01-11 19:36:021/7: FootballPerspective.com- Jamaal Charles&#8217; 2012 was one of the most inconsistent seasons in RB historyhttp://www.footballperspective.com/jamaal-charles-2012-was-one-of-the-most-inconsistent-seasons-in-rb-history/
A couple of weeks ago, I heard my buddy and co-worker Sigmund Bloom say on the Footballguys Podcast that Jamaal Charles was having one of the craziest seasons ever. As Sigmund noted, Charles has been an incredibly frustrating fantasy player. This year, he had three games with 10 or fewer rushing yar2013-01-07 23:35:481/2: Lombardi Ave- Tom Clements to Chicago? Here&#8217;s how we answered beargoggleson.com&#8217;s questionshttp://lombardiave.com/2013/01/02/tom-clements-to-chicago-heres-how-we-answered-beargoggleson-coms-questions/
With the recent news that the Chicago Bears are interested in interviewing Green Bay Packers&#8216; offensive coordinator Tom Clements, Mike Burzawa over at beargoggleson.com, the fansided.comÂ Bears fan site, picked my brain about what Clements might bring to the Bears&#8217; franchise. Of course, 2013-01-02 19:35:171/1: Lombardi Ave- Green Bay Packers: Ten early New Year resolutionshttp://lombardiave.com/2013/01/01/green-bay-packers-ten-early-new-year-resolutions/
It&#8217;s 2013 &#8230; another year to look forward to as fans of the Green Bay Packers. As the National Football League postseason kicks off this coming Saturday, we thought we would take a quick look at some early resolutions for the Packers. Therefore, we resolve and hope the Packers: 1. Develop2013-01-01 12:35:1612/29: FootballPerspective.com- Checkdowns: Career rushing stats in wins and losseshttp://www.footballperspective.com/checkdowns-career-rushing-stats-in-wins-and-losses/
Yesterday, I noted that Adrian Peterson is averaging nearly two more yards per rush in losses than wins. He&#8217;s also averaging a nearly identical number of rushing yards per game in wins and losses. As you&#8217;re about to see, that&#8217;s pretty rare. We all know that wins are correlated with2012-12-29 23:35:4512/25: FootballPerspective.com- Who should win Coach of the Year in the NFL?http://www.footballperspective.com/who-should-win-coach-of-the-year-in-the-nfl/
Let&#8217;s get this out of the way. Bruce Arians, or an Arians/Pagano ballot, is going to win Coach of the Year. Period. But who should win it? Coach of the Year is one of the most difficult awards to predict each year. The award often goes to the coach who most outperforms expectations rather than2012-12-25 23:35:3112/16: Stripe Hype- Week in Review: Running the &#8220;Right&#8221; Wayhttp://stripehype.com/2012/12/16/running-the-right/
&#160; &#160; The Cincinnati Bengals are a team that have had inconsistencies running the football for several years. The running backs, mainly Cedric Benson and BenJarvus Green-Ellis, have taken a lion&#8217;s share of the blame for the woes, but that doesn&#8217;t tell the whole story. Benson and 2012-12-16 14:35:2212/13: Stripe Hype- Running the &#8220;Right&#8221; Wayhttp://stripehype.com/2012/12/13/running-the-right-way/
&#160; &#160; The Cincinnati Bengals are a team that have had inconsistencies running the football for several years. The running backs, mainly Cedric Benson and BenJarvus Green-Ellis, have taken a lion&#8217;s share of the blame for the woes, but that doesn&#8217;t tell the whole story. Benson and 2012-12-13 11:35:2012/8: SideLion Report- Previewing Detroit Lions vs. Green Bay Packers with Lombardi Avehttp://sidelionreport.com/2012/12/08/previewing-detroit-lions-vs-green-bay-packers-with-lombardi-ave/
It&#8217;s only been a few weeks since the Detroit Lions and Green Bay Packers last met but it feels like the outlook for both teams has changed dramatically since then. The Lions emerged from their do or die three game gauntlet effectively dead while the Packers find themselves tied atop the NFC No2012-12-08 10:35:0812/6: FootballPerspective.com- Running back success ratehttp://www.footballperspective.com/running-back-success-rate/
Grading running backs can be tricky; rushing yards tell much of the story but remain a function of opportunity (itself an indicator of talent). Yards per carry sounds nice but often is more misleading than revealing. Last year at Smartfootball.com I analyzed team rushing games using rush success rat2012-12-06 00:35:4311/29: KFFL.com Hot off the Wire- Packers | Cedric Benson to stay on IR KFFL:826025
Green Bay Packers RB Cedric Benson (foot) will stay on Injured Reserve for the rest of the season. Head coach Mike McCarthy said Benson underwent surgery on his foot Wednesday, Nov. 28.2012-11-29 14:36:0611/27: KFFL.com Hot off the Wire- Packers | Cedric Benson to visit specialistKFFL:825532
Updating a previous report, Green Bay Packers head coach Mike McCarthy said Tuesday, Nov. 27, that RB Cedric Benson (foot) will not practice this week, and he said he expects to have more information Wednesday, Nov. 28. Benson is set to meet with a specialist this week concerning his Lisfranc injury. He is on the Injured Reserve/Designated to Return list, and if he needs surgery he is most likely done for the year.2012-11-27 22:36:0311/27: KFFL.com Hot off the Wire- Packers | Cedric Benson unlikely to practiceKFFL:825516
Green Bay Packers head coach Mike McCarthy doesn't think RB Cedric Benson (foot) will return to practice this week.2012-11-27 19:36:1611/21: KFFL.com Hot off the Wire- Packers | Cedric Benson eligible to return Dec. 9KFFL:824432
Updating a previous report, Green Bay Packers RB Cedric Benson (foot) is eligible to return from the Injured Reserve/Designated to Return list Dec. 9. He said Wednesday, Nov. 21, that surgery still might be a possibility to correct Lisfranc foot damage.2012-11-21 23:36:3211/21: KFFL.com Hot off the Wire- Packers | Cedric Benson considering surgeryKFFL:824400
Green Bay Packers RB Cedric Benson (foot) is still considering surgery for his Lisfranc foot injury.2012-11-21 20:35:5211/19: Stripe Hype- Cedric Peerman Could be Key to Bengals&#8217; Playoff Hopeshttp://stripehype.com/2012/11/19/cedric-peerman-could-be-key-to-bengals-playoff-hopes/
&#160; The Bengals finally looked to establish their running game on Sunday, highlighted by a season-highÂ 157 total rushing yards (not counting 32 on fake-punt), as well as a season-high 101 yards on 25 carries byÂ BenJarvus Green-Ellis,Â and he was also the Bengals&#8217; first 100-yard rusher sin2012-11-19 17:35:2311/17: KFFL.com Hot off the Wire- Packers | Cedric Benson injury update KFFL:823496
Updating a previous item, Green Bay Packers RB Cedric Benson (foot) said he is still not ready to resume practicing; however, he is hopeful of returning for the team's game Dec. 16 against the Chicago Bears. 'IÂm kind of looking and thinking the Bears game,' Benson said. 'I think weÂre still a little bit out from practicing, from putting on a cleat and pounding on it like that. I think weÂre still a couple of weeks away from that, but very close, very close. Kind of the way the doctor puts it to me all the time is regardless of anything, whether you could play tomorrow, youÂve still got three weeks where you canÂt play.'2012-11-17 12:36:1011/16: KFFL.com Hot off the Wire- Packers | Cedric Benson making progressKFFL:823448
Green Bay Packers RB Cedric Benson (foot) is not running yet, and he is staying cautious for now. Benson is using a 'high-tech' treadmill, and on the device, his injured foot doesn't need to absorb his full body weight. He can adjust the percentage. Right now, he is at 65 percent body weight on that treadmill. Benson would not put a specific timetable on his return, but said 'absolutely' he wants to play again this season.2012-11-16 22:36:0111/15: KFFL.com Hot off the Wire- Packers | James Starks expected to start KFFL:823232
Green Bay Packers running backs coach Alex Van Pelt indicated RB James Starks likely will start at running back until RB Cedric Benson (foot) returns. 'I think he was productive when he was in there the last couple of games with limited touches, and he has the most experience of the backs we have right now. I think heÂs earned the right to get in there and get some more touches,' Van Pelt said.2012-11-15 22:35:5311/10: Stripe Hype- Comparing Andy Dalton&#8217;s Second Season to Eli Manning&#8217;shttp://stripehype.com/2012/11/10/comparing-andy-daltons-second-season-to-eli-mannings/
With the Giants coming to Paul Brown Stadium on Sunday, the Bengals will face their second Manning in two weeks. Eli has blossomed into one of the better quarterbacks in the league, but it was not that long ago when he was criticized for throwing too many interceptions and many doubted he would ever2012-11-10 09:35:1611/9: Stripe Hype- Looking Ahead to Next Yearhttp://stripehype.com/2012/11/09/looking-ahead-to-next-year/
&#160; With a 3-5 record and a remaining schedule as hard as it is, the Cincinnati Bengals seem to have a lost season. Once again, Cincy goes into a season, after shocking the world and making the playoffs a year previous, and just flops. You can blame it on a lot of things: a severely [...]2012-11-09 16:35:2011/8: KFFL.com Hot off the Wire- Packers | RBs starting to get roles KFFL:821701
Green Bay Packers running backs coach Alex Van Pelt indicated the team has roles for their running backs moving forward. The team believes RB James Starks is best used when they are in their normal offense while RB Alex Green is better when the team uses the no-huddle offense. FB John Kuhn (hamstring) will be the third down back once he returns from his hamstring injury. The team could also have Cedric Benson (foot) back for the final four games of the season if he comes off the Injured Reserve/Designated to Return list when eligible.2012-11-08 15:36:0610/13: Stripe Hype- Bengals vs Browns: Keys to the Gamehttp://stripehype.com/2012/10/13/bengals-vs-browns-keys-to-the-game/
&#160; &#160; &#160; The Cincinnati Bengals face off against their in-state rivals, the Cleveland Browns this Sunday in the 79th meeting between the two teams. The Bengals currently enjoy a 42-36 record in the series on the strength of a current 13-3 run. However, of those 16 matchups, 12 have been 2012-10-13 10:35:5010/11: Lombardi Ave- Packers: Will losses of Raji, Jennings and Finley really hurt?http://lombardiave.com/2012/10/11/packers-will-losses-of-raji-jennings-and-finley-really-hurt/
The Green BayÂ Packers go into Sunday night&#8217;s showdown in Houston without the services of starting running back Cedric Benson &#8211; we all know that. But the jury is still out on the availability of wide receiver Greg Jennings, defensive lineman B.J. Raji and tight end Jermichael Finley. All2012-10-11 19:35:4210/10: KFFL.com Hot off the Wire- Packers | Cedric Benson placed on IR/Designated to ReturnKFFL:816113
The Green Bay Packers have placed RB Cedric Benson (foot) on the Injured Reserve/Designated to Return list. Benson may be able to return for the last four games of the season.2012-10-10 14:37:0510/10: The NFL Injury Report- Packers Injury Report: Cedric Benson Out with Lisfranc Injuryhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/thenflinjuryreport/zpvN/~3/_un5WpgC2d4/packers-injury-report-cedric-benson_10.html
Green Bay Packers running back Cedric Benson had to be
carted off the field during Sundayâs loss to the Indianapolis Colts. It was
reported yesterday by ESPNâs Adam Shefter that the veteran had sustained a Lisfranc
foot injury that is expected to sideline him eight weeks, or possibly t2012-10-10 06:36:4010/10: Lombardi Ave- Packers run uphill with loss of Bensonhttp://lombardiave.com/2012/10/09/packers-run-uphill-with-loss-of-benson/
Who would have thought a month ago that the Green Bay Packers would be lamenting the loss of it&#8217;s best running back. That&#8217;s because Packers fans haven&#8217;t had much to cheer about when it came to a running game since James Starks came out of nowhere in 2010 to help lead the Packers to2012-10-10 01:35:4410/10: FootballPerspective.com- Career Rushing Yards over 50 yards in each gamehttp://www.footballperspective.com/career-rushing-yards-over-50-yards-in-each-game/
Career statistics can be very misleading, since a player can hang around for a bunch of meaningless years but really pad his totals. Six years ago, Doug came up with a system that only counted the receiving yards a player recorded after his first 1,000 receiving yards each season. I&#8217;m going to2012-10-10 00:36:3610/9: The NFL Injury Report- Packers Injury Report: Cedric Benson, Jermichael Finley, B.J. Rajihttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/thenflinjuryreport/zpvN/~3/efcyTNpuxUg/packers-injury-report-cedric-benson.html
The Green Bay Packers lost three starters during their Week 5 loss to the Indianapolis Colts; running back Cedric Benson, tight end
Jermichael Finley and defensive tackle B.J. Raji. One of the three will be sidelined
Week 6, while the status of the other two remains up in the air.
2012-10-09 07:36:3110/8: KFFL.com Hot off the Wire- Packers | Cedric Benson to miss at least eight weeksKFFL:815848
Green Bay Packers RB Cedric Benson (foot) has a Lisfranc injury, and he will miss at least eight weeks. It is possible he might be shut down for the remainder of the season.2012-10-08 22:37:2610/8: KFFL.com Hot off the Wire- Packers | Cedric Benson ruled out for Week 6KFFL:815788
Green Bay Packers RB Cedric Benson (foot) has been ruled out of the teamÂs Week 6 game, according to head coach Mike McCarthy.2012-10-08 17:36:4810/8: KFFL.com Hot off the Wire- Packers | No Lisfranc injury for Cedric Benson? KFFL:815671
Green Bay Packers RB Cedric Benson (foot) said following Week 5 that he does not believe he suffered a Lisfranc injury, only a mild sprain. 'I mean, it could be a possibility, but in my opinion it's just a sprain,' Benson said. 'I was able to walk off and they say guys who have that type of things aren't able to walk off. They X-rayed it and it feels good.'2012-10-08 08:36:5410/8: The NFL Injury Report- Packers Injury Report: Jermichael Finley, B.J. Raji, Cedric Bensonhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/thenflinjuryreport/zpvN/~3/J3xNJKjUo2o/packers-injury-report-jermichael-finley.html
The Green Bay Packers not only lost their Week 5 matchup
against the Indianapolis Colts yesterday, they also lost three key players
during that contest; tight end Jermichael Finley, defensive tackle B.J. Raji and
running back Cedric Benson.
Of the three, Finleyâs injury looks to2012-10-08 07:36:2810/8: KFFL.com Hot off the Wire- Packers | Cedric Benson insists injury not seriousKFFL:815644
Updating a previous report, Green Bay Packers RB Cedric Benson (foot) was wearing a walking boot on his left foot after the Week 5 loss against the Indianapolis Colts, but said he felt comfortable, and that it wasn't a serious injury. X-rays did not show any damage, but he will have more tests Monday, Oct. 8.2012-10-08 01:36:3610/7: KFFL.com Hot off the Wire- Packers | Cedric Benson injures footKFFL:815496
Green Bay Packers RB Cedric Benson (foot) left the game early Week 5 because of a foot injury and is considered questionable to return.2012-10-07 14:36:4710/6: FantasyDaddy.com- Fantasy Football Week 5: Start/Sithttp://fantasydaddy.com/football/starts-and-sits/944-fantasy-football-week-5-startsit.html
Well last week went pretty well for us! We nailed starting Cedric Benson and sitting Shonn Greene. Brandon Lloyd was a solid start, while DeMarco Murray only got you 10 points, so may have been a good benching depending on your team. But we were off on Fred Jackson, who only got 6 points, and C2012-10-06 00:36:0710/5: Stripe Hype- Man in Motionhttp://stripehype.com/2012/10/05/man-in-motion/
&#160; Cedric Benson was a love-hate player while in stripes. In the beginning you loved the redemption story of the wayward Chicago Bear, and how he resurrected a Cincinnati running threat that had not been present since the departure of Cory Dillion. Towards the end, you hated the fumbles and the 2012-10-05 09:36:0210/4: KFFL.com Hot off the Wire- Bengals | Running game lacking big gains KFFL:814896
Cincinnati Bengals RB BenJarvus Green-Ellis ranks ninth in the AFC in rushing; however, he has also been lacking in consistent big gains. Green-Ellis has 17 carries of five yards or more, which is 12 less than what former starting RB Cedric Benson had at this point last season. Only four have been for 10 yards or more while Benson had double that in 2011.2012-10-04 09:36:4210/3: Lombardi Ave- Benson could be Packers key to a Super Bowl runhttp://lombardiave.com/2012/10/02/benson-could-be-packers-key-to-a-super-bowl-run/
Though his 2012 season statistics through four games only show him gaining 228 yards on 64 rushing attempts, Green Bay Packers running back Cedric Benson has been a key to the teamâs offensive success during the early going and is showing signs that he could bring new life to the Packers attack as2012-10-03 03:35:5210/2: KFFL.com Hot off the Wire- Packers | Goal is to get Cedric Benson more carriesKFFL:814510
Green Bay Packers offensive coordinator Tom Clements said the goal is to get RB Cedric Benson more carries, because he gets better with more work. ÂHeÂs a workhorse and when he touches the ball, the more he touches it, the better he gets,Â Clements said Monday.2012-10-02 14:37:0410/1: KFFL.com Hot off the Wire- Packers | Cedric Benson has decent gameKFFL:814139
Green Bay Packers RB Cedric Benson was held out of the end zone in Week 4 against the New Orleans Saints, but he posted a season-high 84 rushing yards on 18 carries. He also had four receptions for the third straight game, totaling 22 yards.2012-10-01 00:36:509/30: FantasyDaddy.com- Fantasy Football Week 4: Start/Sithttp://fantasydaddy.com/football/starts-and-sits/933-fantasy-football-week-4-startsit.html
Well last week, I put my neck out there, and told you guys to bench some big names: Larry Fitzgerald and Darren McFadden to be specific.Â Well they showed me and the rest of the country why they can never be benched, as they each put up giant numbers. I was wrong on them and starting Jay Cutler,2012-09-30 00:36:289/27: FantasyDaddy.com- Fantasy Football: Week 4 RB Rankingshttp://fantasydaddy.com/football/931-fantasy-football-week-4-rb-rankings.html
Jamaal Charles and Maurice Jones-Drew had quite the afternoons last Sunday. Both look to build off those performances this week and Iâm looking at them both as strong plays for week 4. MJD gets a Bengals defense who is currently being very generous to opposing RBâs. Â And Charles goes up again2012-09-27 15:36:199/26: FantasyDaddy.com- Fantasy Football Buy And Sell - Week 3http://fantasydaddy.com/football/trade-candidates/924-fantasy-football-buy-and-sell-week-3.html
âIâm always right, itâs just the degree of my correctness. In this case, I was more correct than the official NFL referee present at the game.âThe above is what I posted in a league message board- jokingly, mind you- in response to losing my eliminator pool for that league. From 12 players, 2012-09-26 13:36:279/25: KFFL.com Hot off the Wire- Packers | Cedric Benson finds end zone on MNFKFFL:812836
Green Bay Packers RB Cedric Benson carried 17 times for 45 yards and a touchdown in Week 3 against the Seattle Seahawks Monday, Sept. 24. Benson also hauled in four receptions for 19 yards.2012-09-25 00:36:389/5: Stripe Hype- Bengals Injury Report: Bernard Scott Ruled out vs. Ravenshttp://stripehype.com/2012/09/05/bengals-injury-report-bernard-scott-ruled-out-vs-ravens/
&#160; &#160; Going into the 2012 season, one Bengal who was hoping to break out and become a potential impact-player was backup running-back Bernard Scott. While the team did sign BenJarvus Green-Ellis to be the starting back, Scoot was expected to receive double-digit carries per game after giving2012-09-05 18:54:129/5: Stripe Hype- Morning Headlines: NFL Refs Afraid of Getting Benched, & Opening Night is Herehttp://stripehype.com/2012/09/05/nfl-refs-afraid-of-getting-benched-nfl-opening-night-is-here/
&#160; Its finally here folks. The 2012 NFL regular season will kick-off tonight when the Dallas Cowboys head to New York for a divisional showdown against the defending Super Bowl Champion New York Giants. &#160; One of the biggest problems between the NFL and the locked-outÂ refereesÂ is the NFL&#2012-09-05 12:55:079/5: KFFL.com Hot off the Wire- Packers | Cedric Benson sits atop depth chartKFFL:808140
Green Bay Packers RB Cedric Benson sits atop the team's initial regular season depth chart heading into Week 1 against the San Francisco 49ers.2012-09-05 01:53:429/3: Stripe Hype- Bengals Positional Grades: After the Preseasonhttp://stripehype.com/2012/09/03/bengals-positional-grades-after-the-preseason/
&#160; All four weeks of the NFL&#8217;s preseason have been completed, the roster cut-downs are finished, and we&#8217;re a week away from the start of the regular season. It&#8217;s time for me to look at each positional group and see where we are at going into the games that count, and it might n2012-09-03 18:54:338/31: Stripe Hype- 2013 Draft Profile: Marcus Lattimorehttp://stripehype.com/2012/08/31/profile-marcus-lattimore/
&#160; &#160; With college football kicking-off this week, we thought we&#8217;d look at the best player and draft prospect that took the field on opening night; South Carolina&#8217;s Marcus Lattimore. Through the past few seasons the Bengals have had a 1,000 yard rusher in the backfield. Cedric Be2012-08-31 12:55:248/29: KFFL.com Hot off the Wire- Packers | Trio of backs ready to fill voidKFFL:806701
Green Bay Packers RBs Cedric Benson and Alex Green are expected to see a bulk of the carries early in the regular season if RB James Starks (turf toe) is not ready to go. Starks has progressed slower than the team hoped. RB Brandon Saine (hamstring) is also in the mix for touches if Starks isn't ready.2012-08-29 01:52:248/29: KFFL.com Hot off the Wire- Packers | Alex Green indicates Cedric Benson to startKFFL:806703
Green Bay Packers RB Alex Green said Tuesday, Aug. 28, that RB Cedric Benson 'is leading off,' when asked if he or Benson would be starting in the team's regular season opener Sept. 9. Green also said it might be a 'combo' effort, with the coaching staff addressing the situation further Wednesday, Aug. 29.2012-08-29 01:52:248/25: FantasyDaddy.com- 2012 Fantasy Daddy Projections: Running Backs 2.0http://fantasydaddy.com/football/player-projections/888-2012-fantasy-daddy-projections-running-backs-20.html
We are half-way through week 3 of the pre-season and I wanted to give the latest (and probably the last) round of projections.Â Ray Rice is the clear cut #1.Â I shouldn't need to explain why, so I won't.Â After you get through the top 3 HB's you end up with a lot of question marks.Â MJD takes a2012-08-25 12:53:478/24: Stripe Hype- Analyzing the Bad from the Bengals First Preseason Losshttp://stripehype.com/2012/08/24/analyzing-the-bad-from-the-bengals-first-loss-of-2012/
&#160; Last night&#8217;s game against the Packers had a lot of good things the Bengals can look at and build upon, but the majority of the night was filled with mistakes, miscues, and flat-out poor execution on offense and defense that absolutely cannot happen if the team wants to even sniff a repe2012-08-24 18:54:028/24: KFFL.com Hot off the Wire- Packers | Cedric Benson debutsKFFL:805781
Green Bay Packers RB Cedric Benson made his debut with the squad Thursday, Aug. 23, against his former team, the Cincinnati Bengals. Benson ran six times for 38 yards. 'He's getting his feet wet. He made some runs out of nothing and did a nice job on some check-downs. It was good for him. We're excited to have him,' said QB Aaron Rodgers.2012-08-24 12:52:438/23: KFFL.com Hot off the Wire- Packers | Cedric Benson to make debut Thursday KFFL:805587
Green Bay Packers RB Cedric Benson is expected to see some action in the team's preseason game Thursday, Aug. 23.2012-08-23 12:52:588/23: KFFL.com Hot off the Wire- Packers | Impressed with Cedric Benson's work ethic KFFL:805590
Green Bay Packers head coach Mike McCarthy said he has been impressed with RB Cedric Benson's work ethic and commitment since joining the team. 'He's been motivated,' McCarthy said. 'He's taken my seat in the meeting room. He sits next to Aaron. I've been bumped back a row. I think that's a good thing. He's really into trying to learn this offense because I know I've said it a couple times already, he's trying to learn a different language. He's an accomplished football player. I'm glad he's here. He seems very motivated. And I know he's looking forward to playing Thursday.'2012-08-23 12:52:588/22: Stripe Hype- Scouting the AFC North: Browns Daily Soap Opera Features Joe Hadenhttp://stripehype.com/2012/08/22/scouting-the-afc-north-browns-daily-soap-opera-features-joe-haden/
&#160; CB Joe Haden seems to really have a horrible relationship with the Browns coaching staff, as he was ordered off the fieldÂ by coach Pat Shurmur for being too rough at the Browns&#8217; final public workout today. &#160; The Browns still haven&#8217;t heard anything about a possible suspension2012-08-22 18:54:218/20: KFFL.com Hot off the Wire- Packers | Cedric Benson productiveKFFL:805027
Green Bay Packers RB Cedric Benson is an extremely productive player, according to head coach Mike McCarthy. He does not have to change a lot to fit into the offense, just the language used.2012-08-20 18:52:518/17: KFFL.com Hot off the Wire- Packers | Injury updatesKFFL:804527
Green Bay Packers head coach Mike McCarthy is hopeful FB John Kuhn (ankle) will return to practice soon. RB Cedric Benson (undisclosed) will practice Sunday, Aug. 19.2012-08-17 18:52:368/17: KFFL.com Hot off the Wire- Packers | Cedric Benson doesn't playKFFL:804417
Green Bay Packers newly added RB Cedric Benson did not play during the team's preseason game Thursday, Aug. 16, against the Cleveland Browns.2012-08-17 12:52:308/16: KFFL.com Hot off the Wire- Packers | Cedric Benson contract updateKFFL:804327
Updating a previous report, Green Bay Packers RB Cedric Benson signed a one-year deal worth $825,000. The deal does not include any incentives based on performance.2012-08-16 18:53:018/16: KFFL.com Hot off the Wire- Raiders | Happy with Mike Goodson as backup RBKFFL:804262
Oakland Raiders general manager Reggie McKenzie acknowledged the team made a contract offer to Green Bay Packers RB Cedric Benson when he was a free agent; however, once the team knew what they had in RB Mike Goodson, they were content in letting Benson sign with another team. 'By then, I liked what I had seen (of Goodson) so far,' McKenzie said. 'So whenever (Benson) made his decision to go there, they wanted to see if we wanted to ... 'No, you go ahead. You can go now. We're good.''2012-08-16 12:53:218/14: KFFL.com Hot off the Wire- Packers | Cedric Benson received other offersKFFL:803812
Green Bay Packers RB Cedric Benson said he received offers from the Oakland Raiders and Detroit Lions before choosing the Packers. Benson could become the team's primary rusher with RB James Starks (toe) dealing with turf toe early on.2012-08-14 12:52:218/13: KFFL.com Hot off the Wire- Packers | Cedric Benson still has a lot left in the tankKFFL:803675
Green Bay Packers RB Cedric Benson says he still has a lot left in the tank. 'I definitely got another 900 plus (carries). I feel great. I do a good job of putting a lot of effort in, taking care of myself off the field, and I think it contributes on the field. ItÂs kind of what you've got to do. You grow older, play the running back position, you understand the longevity of this position, of any position in the NFL, you got to do all you can to stay healthy.'2012-08-13 18:52:368/13: Stripe Hype- Stripe Hype Player Preview: Bernard (Barnyard) Scotthttp://stripehype.com/2012/08/13/ppreview-b-scot/
Ever since I can remember (2002), the Cincinnati Bengals have not had a true opportunity to use a running back by committee / change of pace back field approach that quite a few teams around the NFL use now-a-days. Now grant it from 2002-2007 the Bengals had a very dependable running back in Rudi Jo2012-08-13 12:54:258/13: Lombardi Ave- Packers weekend news and notes: What&#8217;s being saidhttp://lombardiave.com/2012/08/13/packers-weekend-news-and-notes-whats-being-said/
It&#8217;s been a pretty eventful few days for The Green Bay Packers, the coaches, and their fans. The Packers look bad in dropping their first exhibition game at San Diego, they lose one of their best defensive players probably for the season and another promising defender for at least a couple of 2012-08-13 12:54:078/13: Stripe Hype- Stripe Hype Player Preview: Bernard (Barnyard) Scotthttp://stripehype.com/2012/08/13/player-preview-scot/
Ever since I can remember (2002), the Cincinnati Bengals have not had a true opportunity to use a running back by committee / change of pace back field approach that quite a few teams around the NFL use now-a-days. Now grant it from 2002-2007 the Bengals had a very dependable running back in Rudi Jo2012-08-13 01:53:318/12: KFFL.com Hot off the Wire- Packers | Cedric Benson signedKFFL:803464
The Green Bay Packers have signed free-agent RB Cedric Benson (Bengals) to a one-year deal. Financial terms were not disclosed.2012-08-12 18:52:228/10: KFFL.com Hot off the Wire- Packers | Cedric Benson expected to signKFFL:803122
The Green Bay Packers are expected to sign free-agent RB Cedric Benson (Bengals).2012-08-10 18:52:227/28: Stripe Hype- AFC North Headlines: Bryant McKinnie done in Baltimore, and Mike Wallace done in Pittsburgh?http://stripehype.com/2012/07/27/afc-north-heads-2/
&#160; &#160; Leon Hall said today that he has been fully cleared to resume practicing. Hall last played in Week 10 last season, when he tore his left Achilles tendon against the Pittsburgh Steelers. &#160; The Steelers signed WR Antonio Brown to a five-year, $42.5 million extension.Â Brown had 69 c2012-07-28 01:54:457/27: Stripe Hype- Stripe Hype Player Preview: BenJarvus Green Ellishttp://stripehype.com/2012/07/27/benjarvus-green-elhhh/
&#160; &#160; When the Bengals opted to let free agent Cedric Benson go, the team was left searching for a new starting running-back to carry the load in the physical AFC North. EnterÂ BenJarvus Green-Ellis. The team was able to sign EllisÂ away from the Patriots on aÂ 3-year, $3 million dealÂ after2012-07-27 12:53:537/22: Stripe Hype- Week in Review: For Bengals, its Out With The Old, In With The Newhttp://stripehype.com/2012/07/22/for-bengals-its-out-withold/
&#160; &#160; Letting go and moving forward. Every season leaves die, fall and are replaced. So true is the way of the NFL offseason. Players retire, are released, resigned and acquired. With the Cincinnati Bengals boasting mostly new faces over the last few years, especially among integral position2012-07-22 18:53:317/19: Stripe Hype- For Bengals, its Out With The Old, In With The Newhttp://stripehype.com/2012/07/18/for-bengals-its-out-with/
&#160; &#160; Letting go and moving forward. Every season leaves die, fall and are replaced. So true is the way of the NFL offseason. Players retire, are released, resigned and acquired. With the Cincinnati Bengals boasting mostly new faces over the last few years, especially among integral position2012-07-19 01:53:117/18: Stripe Hype- For Bengals, its Out With The Old, In With The Newhttp://stripehype.com/2012/07/18/for-bengals-its-out-with-the-old-in-with-the-new/
&#160; &#160; Letting go and moving forward. Every season leaves die, fall and are replaced. So true is the way of the NFL offseason. Players retire, are released, resigned and acquired. With the Cincinnati Bengals boasting mostly new faces over the last few years, especially among integral position2012-07-18 18:53:067/18: KFFL.com Hot off the Wire- NFL | Cedric Benson receiving some interest KFFL:798235
Free-agent RB Cedric Benson (Bengals) said he has fielded 'check-ins' from the Green Bay Packers, New York Jets and Oakland Raiders; however, he continues to remain on the open market.2012-07-18 12:52:347/18: KFFL.com Hot off the Wire- NFL | Cedric Benson wants a legitimate offer KFFL:798236
Free-agent RB Cedric Benson (Bengals) is hoping to join a team; however, he has no interest signing for the veteran minimum.2012-07-18 12:52:347/8: Stripe Hype- Week in Review: BenJarvus Green Ellis an Upgrade, but don&#8217;t Expect a Saviorhttp://stripehype.com/2012/07/08/benjarvus-green-elhhh/
&#160; &#160; When the Bengals season abruptly ended in Houston during the Wildcard Playoffs last season with RB Cedric Benson getting only 7 carries for 14 yards, it was all but guaranteed that his days in stripes were over and the Bengals would be looking for a new starting RB. The team was able t2012-07-08 12:53:107/4: KFFL.com Hot off the Wire- Raiders | Likely to sign Cedric Benson? KFFL:796179
It would not be surprising to see the Oakland Raiders sign free-agent RB Cedric Benson (Bengals) at some point, especially if Benson's asking price is low enough and he is content with a backup role.2012-07-04 12:52:287/4: Stripe Hype- BenJarvus Green Ellis an Upgrade, but don&#8217;t Expect a Saviorhttp://stripehype.com/2012/07/03/benjarvus-green-elhhh/
&#160; &#160; When the Bengals season abruptly ended inHoustonduring the Wildcard Playoffs last season with RB Cedric Benson getting only 7 carries for 14 yards, it was all but guaranteed that his days in stripes were over and the Bengals would be looking for a new starting RB. The team was able to 2012-07-04 01:53:447/3: Stripe Hype- BenJarvus Green Ellis is an Upgrade, but don&#8217;t Expect a Saviorhttp://stripehype.com/2012/07/03/benjarvus-green-ellis-an-upgr/
&#160; &#160; When the Bengals season abruptly ended inHoustonduring the Wildcard Playoffs last season with RB Cedric Benson getting only 7 carries for 14 yards, it was all but guaranteed that his days in stripes were over and the Bengals would be looking for a new starting RB. The team was able to 2012-07-03 18:53:117/3: Stripe Hype- BenJarvus Green Ellis an Upgrade, but don&#8217;t Expect a Saviorhttp://stripehype.com/2012/07/03/benjarvus-green-ellis-an-upgrade-but-dont-expect-a-savior/
&#160; &#160; When the Bengals season abruptly ended inHoustonduring the Wildcard Playoffs last season with RB Cedric Benson getting only 7 carries for 14 yards, it was all but guaranteed that his days in stripes were over and the Bengals would be looking for a new starting RB. The team was able to 2012-07-03 12:53:296/30: KFFL.com Hot off the Wire- Raiders | Cedric Benson update KFFL:795532
The Oakland Raiders remain interested in free-agent RB Cedric Benson (Bengals) and could offer him a contract just before training camp, or soon after it opens.2012-06-30 12:52:276/28: KFFL.com Hot off the Wire- Raiders | Remain interested in Cedric Benson KFFL:795171
The Oakland Raiders continue to show interest in free-agent RB Cedric Benson (Bengals); however a signing is not imminent. The Raiders have salary cap and money issues and still have two draft picks left to sign. So, the team may have to do some maneuvering to sign Benson, and that could take time.2012-06-28 12:52:356/25: KFFL.com Hot off the Wire- Raiders | Could sign Cedric Benson soonKFFL:794630
The Oakland Raiders have a good chance to sign free-agent RB Cedric Benson (Bengals) at some point in the next few weeks.2012-06-25 18:52:476/22: Stripe Hype- The Bengals AFC North Ready Offense, Part: 4http://stripehype.com/2012/06/21/the-bengals-afc-north-ready-offense-part-4/
&#160; Running Back: There were plenty of reasons why the Bengals chose to not resign Cedric Benson. His attitude on the sidelines while Bernard Scott was given increased carries was one. Benson also struggled getting the ball into the end zone on short carries next to the goal line. He had the same2012-06-22 01:53:146/19: KFFL.com Hot off the Wire- Raiders | Looking at Cedric BensonKFFL:793632
The Oakland Raiders are eyeing free-agent RB Cedric Benson (Bengals). The Raiders currently have RBs Mike Goodson and Taiwan Jones as backups to RB Darren McFadden. The Raiders have shown the most interest in Benson in free agency.2012-06-19 18:52:525/30: FanSided- The One That Got Awayhttp://stripehype.com/2012/05/30/the-one-that/
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Free-agent RB Cedric BensonÂs (Bengals) representatives have been calling teams to garner interest in Benson but have not received much interest from teams.2012-05-18 18:52:565/2: KFFL.com Hot off the Wire- Raiders | Cedric Benson wants to join teamKFFL:784464
Free-agent RB Cedric Benson (Bengals) is reportedly hopeful of signing with the Oakland Raiders.2012-05-02 01:52:235/1: FanSided- Pros And Convictshttp://stripehype.com/2012/05/01/pros-and-convicts/
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Free-agent RB Cedric Benson (Bengals) said he has not met with any teams about the possibility of signing with them. He said he expects to be part of a two-back rotation when he does sign with a team.2012-04-18 18:52:314/17: FanSided- 2012 Bengals Free Agency Activity Listhttp://stripehype.com/2012/04/17/2012-bengals-free-agency-activity-list/
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Rather surprising in my opinion, to hear today that the Bears signed former Raiders running back Michael Bush. Bush was thought to be the best available running back on the free agent market. Bush received a lucrative four-year contract worth $14 million with $7 million guaranteed. Yes, it helps the2012-04-12 12:55:113/26: KFFL.com Hot off the Wire- Browns | Could add Cedric BensonKFFL:777379
Cleveland Browns general manager Tom Heckert did not rule out the possibility of signing free-agent RB Cedric Benson (Bengals) at some point during the offseason.2012-03-26 18:52:362/22: KFFL.com Hot off the Wire- Bengals | Not talking contract with Cedric Benson KFFL:770700
Cincinnati Bengals impending free-agent RB Cedric Benson will likely be playing elsewhere in 2012. The Bengals have made no effort to re-sign Benson as he heads toward unrestricted free agency March 13. 'We havenÂt had any talks about a new deal, re-signing or anything like that to my knowledge,' Benson said. 'IÂm not sure where things are laying up there in Cincinnati.'2012-02-22 12:52:262/9: KFFL.com Hot off the Wire- Bengals | Cedric Benson not expected to returnKFFL:769013
The Cincinnati Bengals are not expected to re-sign impending free-agent RB Cedric Benson this offseason and it appears it will be a mutual parting of ways.2012-02-09 18:52:191/14: KFFL.com Hot off the Wire- Bengals | Cedric Benson unhappy with sharing carriesKFFL:765637
Cincinnati Bengals impending free-agent RB Cedric Benson was not happy with having to split carries with RB Bernard Scott this season but is still open to re-signing with the team. Benson carried the ball 273 times this season, which was fourth in the AFC but only got to 25 carries in a game once.2012-01-14 12:52:181/8: Stripe Hype- Where The Holes Lie On Offense: Guard and Runningbackhttp://stripehype.com/2012/01/08/where-the-holes-lie-on-offense-guard-and-runningback/
Quarterback Andy Dalton #14 takes the snap as offensive guard Nate Livings #62 and tackle Andrew Whitworth #77 provide protection against the Denver Broncos on September 18, 2011 (Doug Pensinger/Getty Images) This is the first in a two part series I&#8217;m doing on the current holes in the team and2012-01-08 18:52:471/8: KFFL.com Hot off the Wire- Bengals | Cedric Benson goes nowhere in playoff lossKFFL:764698
Cincinnati Bengals RB Cedric Benson was able to scored the team's only touchdown in the AFC Wild Card game loss against the Houston Texans Saturday, Jan. 7, but he finished with just 14 rushing yards on seven attempts. Benson also had one reception, but that went backward for minus-2 yards.2012-01-08 01:52:1512/21: KFFL.com Hot off the Wire- Bengals | Cedric Benson suits up for practiceKFFL:761487
Cincinnati Bengals RB Cedric Benson (back) is dressed for practice Wednesday, Dec. 21.2011-12-21 12:52:5012/18: KFFL.com Hot off the Wire- Bengals | Cedric Benson gets into end zoneKFFL:760969
Cincinnati Bengals RB Cedric Benson rushed for 76 yards and one touchdown on 22 carries against the St. Louis Rams in Week 15.2011-12-18 18:52:5712/8: FantasyDaddy.com- Fantasy Football: Points Allowed Week 14 Cheat Sheethttp://fantasydaddy.com/football/whos-giving-it-up/660-fantasy-football-points-allowed-week-14-cheat-sheet.html
You are staring at your lineup trying to decide who to start and who to sit this week.Â You want information, but you are too prideful to ask for advice.Â You are in luck because at FantasyDaddy.com we are giving it up!Â With a glance over the chart you can tell which players have tough or weak m2011-12-08 01:53:4412/2: KFFL.com Hot off the Wire- Bengals | Cedric Benson to practice KFFL:757296
Cincinnati Bengals RB Cedric Benson (foot) said he will take part in practice Friday, Dec. 2, and should start in Week 13.2011-12-02 12:52:5612/2: KFFL.com Hot off the Wire- Bengals | Cedric BensonÃâs injury not considered seriousKFFL:757233
Cincinnati Bengals RB Cedric Benson (foot) has missed the last two days of practice but his foot injury is not believed to be serious.2011-12-02 01:52:4012/1: KFFL.com Hot off the Wire- Bengals | Cedric Benson misses practiceKFFL:757168
Cincinnati Bengals RB Cedric Benson (foot) did not practice Thursday, Dec. 1.2011-12-01 18:52:5412/1: KFFL.com Hot off the Wire- Bengals | Cedric Benson tries to keep it goingKFFL:756983
Cincinnati Bengals RB Cedric Benson (foot) will face the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 13. He managed just 57 rushing yards on 15 carries in Week 10 in the first meeting between the two division rivals. Benson has run for 57 or fewer yards in six of his seven career meetings against the Steelers, and he has found the end zone just two times during the span.2011-12-01 01:52:3811/27: KFFL.com Hot off the Wire- Bengals | Cedric Benson surpasses 100-yard markKFFL:756186
Cincinnati Bengals RB Cedric Benson rushed for 106 yards and one touchdown on 21 carries against the Cleveland Browns in Week 12.2011-11-27 18:52:4511/24: FantasyDaddy.com- Fantasy Football Week 12 RB Rankingshttp://fantasydaddy.com/football/player-projections/636-fantasy-football-week-12-running-backs-rankings.html
Letâs take a look at my week 12 RB rankings
We go into week 12 with two more horses down at the RB position. Adrian Peterson and Fred Jackson both went down last weekend and will at least be out until week 13. Hopefully you were able to grab their backups or someone else worthy on the WW.
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Cincinnati Bengals RB Cedric Benson rushed for 41 yards and two touchdowns on 15 carries against the Baltimore Ravens in Week 11.2011-11-20 18:52:3711/7: The Writer's Journey- 2011 Bengals (&#8217;86 Style): Chris Pressleyhttp://thewritersjourney.wordpress.com/2011/11/07/2011-bengals-86-style-chris-pressley/
One of the key blockers on the Bengals offense, Chris Pressley clears the way for Cedric Benson to break through for big gains. He finally got his hands on the ball last week and picked up six yards against the Seahawks.2011-11-07 12:53:1510/14: Who Dey??- Run, Ced Ben, RUN!!http://bengals.sportsblog.com/post/16/run_ced_ben_run.html
Run, Ced Ben, RUN!!
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Quick, before the paperwork gets filed! Before that final document from the NFL gets notarized- RUN CED BEN, RUN! U2011-10-14 01:52:5910/13: The Hazean- Daily Haze: 10 Trade Targets for the Fantasy Football Playoffshttp://thehazean.com/2011/10/13/daily-haze-10-trade-targets-for-the-fantasy-football-playoffs/
Dennis Green was right: They are who we thought they were (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m_N1OjGhIFc). Five solid weeks of data are available on defenses around the NFL, giving fantasy owners a good idea of favorable and unfavorable matchups for fantasy football the rest of the season. The defenses2011-10-13 12:52:3110/12: The Hazean- Daily Haze: Bye Week Plug-and-Plays for Week 6http://thehazean.com/2011/10/12/daily-haze-bye-week-plug-and-plays-for-week-6/
It is easy for fantasy owners not to care about bye weeks during fantasy drafts. Take the best player available, regardless of the bye week. You can always find a replacement on the waiver wire, or just tank one week and win the rest. Easy, unless your fantasy team has started the 2011 season at [..2011-10-12 12:52:3010/10: The Writer's Journey- 2011 Bengals (&#8217;86 Style): Andrew Whitworthhttp://thewritersjourney.wordpress.com/2011/10/10/2011-bengals-86-style-andrew-whitworth/
Offensive tackle Andrew Whitworth has been given a lot of credit for Cedric Benson&#8216;s rushing success. He was a second round pick for the Bengals in 2006 and is currently in his sixth season with the team.2011-10-10 12:53:079/15: The Writer's Journey- 2011 Bengals (&#8217;86 Style): Cedric Bensonhttp://thewritersjourney.wordpress.com/2011/09/15/2011-bengals-86-style-cedric-benson/
The Bengals leading rusher for the past three seasons, and twice topping the 1000-yard mark, Cedric Benson is the biggest veteran name on the offensive side of the ball now that Carson Palmer, Chad Ochocinco, and Terrell Owens have left town. He started off 2011 well with 121 yards and a touchdown o2011-09-15 12:52:569/8: Fantasy Is My Preferred Reality- Ced Ben- WhereÃ¢â¬â¢s The Love?http://fantasyfootball.sportsblog.com/post/7/ced_ben_where_s_the.html
Ced Ben- Whereâs The Love?
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Why does everyone hate Cedric Benson? Sure, if you were his ro2011-09-08 18:53:009/8: Who Dey??- 5 Things We Learned About The Bengals In The Prese...http://bengals.sportsblog.com/post/7/5_things_we_learned_about.html
5 Things We Learned About The Bengals In The Preseason
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1. Cedric Benson will be a workhorseWith a rookie QB,2011-09-08 10:52:528/27: Stripe Hype- Can Benson Carry the Load?http://stripehype.com/2011/08/27/can-benson-carry-the-load/
Benson runs by a Carolina defender for the Bengals 1st score against the Panthers Thursday night. When Cedric Benson joined the Bengals in the middle of the 2008 season, the Bengals&#8217; running game had been non-existent the past 2 seasons after a decade of great running teams behind Corey Dillon2011-08-27 14:52:488/16: Sunday Morning Legend- Handcuff worthy? 2011 Fantasy Handcuff Candidateshttp://sundaymorninglegend.com/2011/08/16/handcuff-worthy/
Several players out there merit handcuff consideration.Â The value of handcuffing depends not only on the value and health of the starter, but on the talent of the backup.Â For your consideration, some of this yearâs more obvious pairings: Lock Them Up And Throw Away The Key Maurice Jones-Drew/R2011-08-16 18:52:348/11: Stripe Hype- Bengals Roster Comparison 2010-11http://stripehype.com/2011/08/11/bengals-roster-comparison-2010-11/
It&#8217;s been made mentioned many times on this blog and all over the internet that the Bengals have rebooted their roster. To really see how much of a difference there is in the roster take the starters of last years Hall of Fame Game versus Dallas and compare them the starters this year heading 2011-08-11 10:52:255/13: KFFL.com Hot off the Wire- Bengals | Believed to be willing to give Cedric Benson a raiseKFFL:713258
The Cincinnati Bengals are believed to be willing to give impending free-agent RB Cedric Benson a raise in his next contract but it is not known if they are willing to offer as much as other teams will be offering.2011-05-13 18:52:055/12: KFFL.com Hot off the Wire- Bengals | Cedric Benson says he deserves big moneyKFFL:712982
Cincinnati Bengals impending free-agent RB Cedric Benson said during a radio appearance that he deserves to receive a big contract in free agency. 'I think IÂm deserving of that; I just hope a couple teams feel the same way,' Benson said. 'It would be nice if it would be the Bengals, they drafted a quarterback in the second round and have young receivers, theyÂre going to need a horse in there.'2011-05-12 11:52:085/1: KFFL.com Hot off the Wire- Bengals | Re-signing Cedric Benson a top priorityKFFL:710554
Cincinnati Bengals head coach Marvin Lewis indicated that re-signing RB Cedric Benson this offseason was a top priority for the team.2011-05-01 18:52:053/8: KFFL.com Hot off the Wire- Bengals | Cedric Benson would like to returnKFFL:698466
Cincinnati Bengals impending free-agent WR Cedric Benson said he is receptive to re-signing with the team, particularly with offensive coordinator Jay Gruden replacing former offensive coordinator Bob Bratkowski, according to Joe Reedy, of The Cincinnati Enquirer. 'We had an interesting conversation about a lot of things,' Benson said. 'We have a lot of things in common as far as the way we see the game.' With the team ready to move on from QB Carson Palmer, impending free-agent WR Terrell Owens not returning and WR Chad OchocincoÂs future in doubt, Benson is the offenseÂs biggest free agent and possibly lone skill position player from last seasonÂs opening week lineup who might return.2011-03-08 10:52:093/6: SideLion Report- State of the Detroit Lions: Running Backshttp://sidelionreport.com/2011/03/06/state-of-the-detroit-lions-running-backs/
Note: The following is a guest post submitted by SideLion Report reader Eric Ford. Please click here if you would like to have an article considered for publishing. With free agency up in the air and the draft around the corner, letâs take a look at how the Lions stand at the running back position2011-03-06 12:52:112/16: KFFL.com Hot off the Wire- Bengals | Cedric Benson likes Jay Gruden's philosophyKFFL:694683
Cincinnati Bengals impending free-agent RB Cedric Benson said he likes what he has heard from offensive coordinator Jay Gruden in terms of wanting to be a physical team and rely on the running game more, reports Geoff Hobson, of Bengals.com. 'Well, that's my kind of guy. That's my game. I'm excited about this guy. I think Gruden is exactly what Cincinnati needs. I think it's going to be an exciting season,' Benson said. It is not known if Benson will re-sign with the team this offseason.2011-02-16 11:52:062/3: KFFL.com Hot off the Wire- Bengals | New OC wants to pound the ball and runKFFL:693482
New Cincinnati Bengals offensive coordinator Jay Gruden said Thursday, Feb. 3, that he wants to 'pound the ball,' while eluding to free-agent RB Cedric Benson as a 'talented free agent,' reports Geoff Hobson, of Bengals.com. 'We're not going to spread out and go no-huddles every down and throw the ball 65 times a game,' Gruden said. 'I intend on pounding the ball and being able to pound the ball.'2011-02-03 22:52:052/2: KFFL.com Hot off the Wire- Bengals | Changes of re-signing Cedric Benson have improvedKFFL:693320
The Cincinnati Bengals have improved their chances to re-sign impending free-agent RB Cedric Benson this offseason because of the firing of offensive coordinator Bob Bratkowski, reports Joe Reedy, of The Cincinnati Enquirer.2011-02-02 12:52:051/31: KFFL.com Hot off the Wire- Bengals | Cedric Benson agrees with OC changeKFFL:693158
Cincinnati Bengals impending free-agent RB Cedric Benson said he agrees to with team's decision to fire offensive coordinator Bob Bratkowski, reports Geoff Hobson, of Bengals.com. 'It's good to see the Bengals making some moves,' Benson said. 'It's not just about going back to that '09 style, but being able to fit everything together and use our talent. And we've got a lot of talent and I don't see any drop off if those guys don't come back.'2011-01-31 15:52:081/28: KFFL.com Hot off the Wire- Bengals | Two candidates for franchise tagKFFL:692944
The Cincinnati Bengals could place the franchise tag on either impending free-agent RB Cedric Benson or CB Johnathan Joseph this offseason, reports Joe Reedy, of The Cincinnati Enquirer.2011-01-28 17:52:071/21: KFFL.com Hot off the Wire- Bengals | Want Cedric Benson to returnKFFL:692185
Cincinnati Bengals head coach Marvin Lewis said he is hopeful the team can re-sign pending free-agent RB Cedric Benson, according to Joe Reedy, of The Cincinnati Enquirer.2011-01-21 10:52:091/7: KFFL.com Hot off the Wire- Bengals | Cedric Benson may not return to teamKFFL:690605
Cincinnati Bengals impending free-agent RB Cedric Benson likely will not return to the team next season if they decided to stick with their current offensive philosophy, reports Joe Reedy, of The Cincinnati Enquirer. Benson could return if the team changes offensive play callers.2011-01-07 17:52:09